Wood Truss & Wall Panel Assembler | Lean Manufacturing

Elk Mountain Lumber; Conroe, New Caney (TX, TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Mountain Lumber seeks a production associate to assemble wood roof trusses, wall panels, or floor trusses on an assembly line. The role involves aligning lumber, plates, and hardware, and following truss paperwork.

You'll learn and apply lean practices, gain CPR/AED and forklift certifications, and contribute to a team manufacturing environment. Applicants must lift up to 50 pounds and work safely in an OSHA-guided setting.

Qualifications

• Lean experience is a plus.
• College education not required.
• Basic math and measurement skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Assembles trusses or wall panels by positioning lumber and plates on the line, aligned with the truss paperwork.
• Sets press machine pins as directed by Production Manager.
• Hammers plates into lumber on the bottom of the truss.
• Releases assembled truss from hardware onto racks or stacks on the ground.
• Maintains a clean work area and sweeps at shift end.
• Reports unsafe conditions to Management.
• Complies with OSHA, conduct, and safety guidelines.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by Floor Supervisor or Management.

Skills

Lean practices

Teamwork

Communication

Basic math

Physical strength

Education

No college required

Job description

Elk Mountain Lumber seeks a production associate to assemble wood roof trusses, wall panels, or floor trusses on an assembly line. The role involves aligning lumber, plates, and hardware, and following truss paperwork.

You'll learn and apply lean practices, gain CPR/AED and forklift certifications, and contribute to a team manufacturing environment. Applicants must lift up to 50 pounds and work safely in an OSHA-guided setting.